Theodore I. Fry (July 25, 1881January 28, 1962) was a

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politician.

Early life

Fry was born on July 25, 1881, in

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Career

Fry began his career as a teller with the Old Fremont State Bank and was elected Cashier in 1907.Journal. United States, Morse & Bagg, printers to the Legislature, 1962. p.187 At some point, Fry worked as a director for

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. Fry served as

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from 1933 to 1938. Fry was not reelected to this position in 1938. In 1936 and 1940, Fry served as a delegate to

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from Michigan. From 1941 to 1942, Fry once again served as State Treasurer. In 1942, Fry again failed to procure reelection. Fry was a

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. In 1944 and 1956, Fry served as an alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan.

Personal life

Fry was a member of the

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and the

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Death

Fry died on January 28, 1962, in Gerber Hospital in Fremont.

References

1881 births 1962 deaths American Freemasons 1944 United States presidential electors State treasurers of Michigan People from Fremont, Michigan Michigan Democrats 20th-century American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub